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Cyber & A&A Security Lead - Level IV

Date Posted: Jun 15, 2026
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    Location Silver Spring, Maryland and Grand Kru, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Apply Before: Sep 13, 2026
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Job Description

Overview

AttainX Inc. is looking for a Cybersecurity / Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Team Lead to provide leadership and oversight for security assessment activities related to federal information systems and cloud environments. The candidate will lead teams in performing Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessments, coordinate with government stakeholders, evaluate security controls, and develop authorization packages.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee full lifecycle Security Assessment and Authorization activities
  • Plan, coordinate, and manage assessment schedules, resources, and deliverables
  • Conduct security control assessments in accordance with NIST RMF and NIST SP 800-53
  • Review SAPs, SARs, VARs, POA&M recommendations, and ATO briefing materials
  • Conduct risk analyses and evaluate security control effectiveness
  • Assess cloud-hosted environments against federal cybersecurity requirements
  • Serve as the primary liaison between assessment teams and government stakeholders
  • Present assessment findings, risk determinations, and remediation recommendations
  • Support executive-level briefings and ATO decision activities
  • Mentor and guide cybersecurity personnel and assessment teams
  • Recommend security measures to protect organizational information assets
  • Implement process improvements that enhance assessment quality and efficiency

Required skills

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related
  • 4 years of relevant education and experience
  • Knowledge of DOC, NOAA, and NWS IT security policies
  • Comprehensive understanding of NIST guidance including NIST Special Publications and FIPS
  • Experience leading teams of IT Security Specialists or Security Assessors
  • 5+ years of recent experience applying IT security concepts and methodologies
  • 5+ years of recent experience with enterprise architecture methodologies and RMF assessments
  • Robust verbal and written communication skills
  • Effective interpersonal, project management, and organizational skills

What the company offers

  • Paid vacation
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Matching 401(k) plan
  • Tuition/training reimbursement
  • Long & Short-Term Disability

Skills Required

Company Overview

Attainx Inc.
Silver Spring, Maryland and Grand Kru, United States of America
1 Current Jobs Openings

Attainx Inc. is a company that supports federal cybersecurity programs with a focus on security assessment and authorization. They specialize in providing leadership and technical oversight for various cybersecurity initiatives. Read More

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